gregarious
/gre'geəriəs/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Seeking and enjoying the company of others: Describes a person who is sociable, outgoing, and enjoys being with other people.
- (Of animals) tending to form groups: Describes animals that naturally live or move in flocks, herds, or other social groups.
- (Of plants) growing in groups: Describes plants that grow closely together in clusters or colonies.
Usage Examples
- Describing a person:
- She is very gregarious and loves hosting parties.
- His gregarious nature made him popular at the new school.
- Describing animals:
- Sheep are gregarious animals, often staying close together in a flock.
- Many fish species are gregarious for protection.
- Describing plants:
- This gregarious species of bamboo forms dense thickets.
Advanced Usage
- In psychology/sociology: Used to describe a fundamental personality trait.
- Gregarious individuals often thrive in team-oriented work environments.
- In biology/zoology: A technical term for species behavior.
- The study focused on the gregarious habits of the insect colony.
Variants and Related Words
- Gregariousness (noun): The quality or state of being gregarious.
- Her gregariousness was evident in her wide circle of friends.
Synonyms
- Sociable
- Outgoing
- Convivial
- Companionable
- Social (for animals)
Antonyms
- Introverted
- Solitary
- Reclusive
- Unsociable
Related Idioms and Phrases
- The life of the party: An idiom often describing a very gregarious person.
- With his jokes and energy, he was always the life of the party.
- Flock together: A phrase related to gregarious behavior, implying people with similar interests congregate.
- Birdwatchers tend to flock together at the annual convention.
Adjective
- (of plants) growing in groups that are close together
- instinctively or temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others
- he is a gregarious person who avoids solitude
- (of animals) tending to form a group with others of the same species
- gregarious bird species